The Indonesian government will launch a long-awaited road map at the end of this month in a bid to nurture e-commerce business in the country and keep pace with the high growth of online trade, a minister said.

Communication and Information Minister Rudiantara said the government has prepared initiatives to be included in the e-commerce roadmap.

"One of [the initiatives] is for funding. There are many forms of funding, including funding for startups and for established companies. Therefore, we are also discussing the negative investment list in the context of the e-commerce roadmap, and a national payment gateway,” Rudiantara said.

According to the minister, Indonesia's e-commerce industry is expected to rake in up to $130 billion in 2020 while bridging geographical distances and creating more jobs.

Ismail Cawidu, the Communication and Information Ministry's head of information and public relations, said in a statement that the 31 initiatives will involve partnerships with other ministries and government institutions. They will be coordinated by a newly established program management unit.

Ismail did not provide details on the road map, but he did give five basic principles to conduct e-commerce in the country. These principles cover the right for all Indonesian citizens to have the skill set and the right to access and conduct e-commerce related transactions.

"Employment termination should be minimized during the transition process to the Internet-based economy. There should be more employment after creative destruction [economic disruption]," he said.

The principles also cover the implementation of a legal framework and protection for local small and medium enterprises.